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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 827.66 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 827.66 and 390.18 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 827.66 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/827.66 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 827.66 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 322,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,936.38/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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